Nils
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Yeah, I think I'll probably just add one more to each group so that they can mix groups. But other than that, I think I'll be fine. And don't worry, I don't have cats, only catfish ![Smile :) :)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
Nils
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Nils the footprint in a twenty isn't optimum for full size corydoras species, a single group of a Pygmy species would be best. If they have to be the ones you mentioned, instead of doing four and four I would choose one species and do six.
I don't know much about killis, sorry.
For hatchets make sure you have a secure lid, not too much surface agitation as mentioned, and floating food.
I'm not sure if it's a 20 long or tall, I'll go back and read the full thread
I was hesitant when I went out and bought a GBR pair a month ago due to hearing about them "just dying". Anyways I had perfect water conditions, open space complete with good hiding planted areas. Super peaceful well established 30g community tank. I figured why not? I have the perfect set up for them.
For the first few weeks they appeared to absolutely thrive. Their colors were glowing, they explored the planted areas, nested in the gravel, swam in the open when they felt like it and then even spawned! ....a week later my female died out of nowhere. I tend to believe the theory of hormone treatment making them fragile. I won't be replacing her since I know there was absolutely nothing wrong with my tank. Maybe I'll get a female bolivian instead.
Sorry to hear about your loss.
I would not add the Bolivian while the male GBR is still around. Differing species of cichlids tend to not get along in small/medium tanks.
Where did you purchase the ram pair?
Bought at a local fish store, not sure where their stock comes from, scared to ask. They have some interesting stock but are in a shady area & my husband is convinced it is a money laundering setup haha. Not going in there asking for a refund
You don't think a Bolivian female would do well with my GBR male? I might be wrong but I though I even heard that occasionally they make hybrids.
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GBRs pair up at 3 months or so and mate for life. They're not down with "arranged marriages." Even getting different cichlid species to coexist in the same tank is iffy.
If you want to try GBRs again at some point, there are some very reputable breeders out there with quality stock. Some ship out-of-state.
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GBRs do for sure. I believe its possible for widow GBR to find a new mate, but I'm not sure on the part.They do not mate/pair for life according to other forums.. have you witnessed this first hand?? I'm curious now..i certainly witnessed an odd girl out get exiled to death..
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They do not mate/pair for life according to other forums.. have you witnessed this first hand?? I'm curious now..i certainly witnessed an odd girl out get exiled to death..
That's from the literature that Yunite sent after I ordered mine:
"German Blue Rams form monogamous pairs and their bond lasts a lifetime... Please rest assure that the pair’s bond lasts a lifetime..."
I'm not sure if losing a spouse can change their mind or not.
This is where the confusion, is pair bonding is the formation of a monogamous pair for the life of one or both fish, it by no means implies that if upon the loss of one of the paired fish, the other will not take a new mate. If nature worked the same way as the popular thought on this subject, most life would be extinct.
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Right, but that doesn't mean that the widow(er) will mate with a random GBR of the appropriate sex that is introduced into the tank. One may choose to harass the other to death instead. And it's extremely unlikely that a GBR will mate with a Bolivian.
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That stock list sounds great to me.Wow, pretty intenseI think I will just keep my Cories on the bottom, add one to each group, and then keep the mid dwelling fish as 6 Harlequin Rasboras. And for the top, I'll keep 7 Hatchets up there because they seem easier and less expensive than the Killi's. That sound alright?
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